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4 Jimmie Men’s Bball players receive All-Conf. Honors

Sioux City Iowa (uj.edu) — Four University of Jamestown men’s basketball players earned GPAC All-Conference honors as the first, second, and honorable mentions were announced by the league office Wednesday.

Jack Talley (JR/Sioux Falls, SD) was named to the first team. Talley led the Jimmies in scoring during the 2019-20 season, averaging 16.7 points per game. His 7.2 rebounds per contest was second on the Jimmies.

Terrell Alfred (SR/Orlando, FL) was a second team selection. Alfred made a team-high 101 three-pointers and averaged 15.7 points per game. His 472 points led Jamestown.

Mason Walters (FR/Jamestown, ND) and Brady Birch (JR/Melrose, MN) were named honorable mention. Walters led the Jimmies in rebounding with 8.7 per game while averaging 14.2 points per game. Birch averaged 11 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, pulling down a team-best 218 boards, and shot 61.4 percent from the field.

In addition, Walters was selected as the GPAC’s Freshman of the Year. Despite missing eight games due to injury, Walters ranked fourth on the Jimmies in scoring average, third in field goal percentage, and second in total rebounds.

2019-20 GPAC All-Conference Teams and Postseason Honors